Bishop John R. Gorman celebrates

The Sacrament of Confirmation at

Our Lady of the Woods March 8, 2020

March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent

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Dear Parishioners, Because bulletin articles are due a week in advance, occasionally I write before something of great importance occurs. The bulletin column for September 16, 2001 had no mention of 9/11 because it was submitted the day before that terrible attack. I mention all of this because I would like to reflect on the Corona Virus but the news seems to change daily. Primarily I want to write about this from a spiritual perspective, but first I would mention some practical aspects. We have received no formal instructions from the Archdiocese (as of March 1) but I encourage people to get information from reliable sources such as the CDC and WHO. The recommendations strongly emphasize regular washing of hands and refraining from close contact whenever one has cold or flu symptoms. I would encourage our parishioners to use their own common sense about physical contact at the welcome before Mass and at the Sign of Peace. If you wish a smile and greeting is sufficient. Use common sense when partaking of the Precious Blood. It seems to me that the stories of this virus should remind us of two truths: We are all connected and we are all vulnerable. We are connected. Human beings share a common lineage. We all love our children, want to be happy and secure, and desire to be loved. We all search for meaning. Sin and grace are found in every culture and nation. In this modern world that connectivity has grown. Economies are interconnected. Cars made in the United States use parts assembled in Latin America with materials found in Asia. Plastics dumped in waters in this country find their way to China (and vice-versa). Factories in India can pollute cities in America. Ice melt in Greenland can flood Micronesia. And illness begun in one country can inhabit a globe. This does not mean that borders have no purpose. Of course they can. It does mean that ultimately, however, our strength lies not in isolation but in sharing resources, knowledge, and responsibility. Stability in one region of the world can strengthen stability in other places. We are connected and this is a very Christian idea. We are vulnerable. The myth of the modern world is that with enough technology, enough money, enough laws, we are secure. All of these can help. But the challenges of nature (whether they be tsunamis, earthquakes, drought or pandemics) remind us that we are always vulnerable. We are not God! This is good to remember as we journey through life. Finally, I want to congratulate our Confirmation candidates on this important day. You have journeyed many years to become full members of the church and we are proud of you. I hope you remember to think of and express gratitude to the wonderful catechists who have helped you and your parents who have supported you. In Christ,

Father Mike

REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON JOHN J. AND TERE MACAROL

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI NEIL BORGSTROM RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Accompanist Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at office

PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)

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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd/Babysitting—9:30AM 8th Grade Confirmation Masses—2:00PM & 6:00PM MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Bible Study—9:00AM REP—4:30-6:00PM & 6:30-8:00PM TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Palos Hospice Bereavement Support Group—1:00PM Parish Pastoral Council Mtg—7:00PM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM Veterans Planning Mtg—7:00PM Women’s CRHP Mtg—7:00PM Women of the Woods Book Club Mtg—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM REP—4:30-6:00PM & 6:30-8:00PM REP Board Mtg—6:45PM Choir Rehearsal—7:00PM Pre-Cana—7:00PM THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Wedding Rehearsal—5:00PM Women’s CRHP Team 16 Book Club Mtg—7:00PM RCIA Adult Faith—7:00PM Contemporary Choir—7:45PM FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Boy Scout Troop #699 Mtg—6:30PM Soup & Stations—7:00PM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM Women’s CRHP—All Day Militia of the Immaculata Group Retreat—9:00AM Wedding—2:00PM SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM*, 11:00AM & 6:00PM *Grade 1 Liturgy—9:30 AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd/Babysitting—9:30AM Blessing of Prayer Shawls—11:00AM Women’s CRHP—All Day Baptisms—12:30PM

Weekend of March 1, 2020

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $24,378 $22,000 $2,378

Year $765,546 $792,000 ($26,454)

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join

us.

Lenten Regulations (From Ash Wednesday to the Paschal Triduum)

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Ash Wednesday and on all of the

Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age,

but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if

necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not

permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for

Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.

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PLEASE REPORT ABSENCES BY CALLING (708) 361-9435

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: 4-5 year olds Sundays during 9:30 Mass

Monday: Grades 1-4, 4:30-6 PM Grades 5-8, 6:30-8 PM

Wednesday: Grades 1-5, 4:30-6 PM Grades 6-8, 6:30-8 PM

March 8 15 22

April 5

March 9 16 30

March 11 18

April 1

2019—2020 Our Lady of the Woods Religious Education

Class Calendar

April 5 is the Palm Sunday Procession

ONLY —There will be no class

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PART-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION Our Lady of the Woods is looking for a part-time maintenance person. This is a twenty-hour a week position, which can be extended to twenty-four hours in times of particular need. Regular hours will be as-signed but flexibility is needed. Generally, it is expected that on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the individual will be working days with afternoon and early evening hours. This individual will assist in routine cleaning; help in annual cleaning and in the maintenance of equipment; assist in the completion of projects for facility improvements; work with set up and take down for parish events; and perform other duties as needed.

Contact Father Mike for information.

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Our Lady of the Woods and Fr. Ed are excited to announce our first Annual Easter egg hunt!!! This will take place on

Saturday, April 11th at 10:00 AM on the parish grounds. We are asking for

donations of PLASTIC multicolored Easter eggs and candy to fill the eggs for this

special event. Thank you for generosity!

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KNOWLEDGE AND

PRAYER SERIES 2020

Thursday, March 19, 7:00 pm

Upper Room Crisis Hotline: Non-

judgmental Spiritual and Emo-tional Support for

Living Hope

Sr. Mary Seeley, Dr. Terence Smith and Jean Haas

Our Mother of Good Counsel Par-ish, 16043 S. Bell Road, Homer

Glen

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 8:30AM—Joseph Bruno, Paul Fialkowski 5:00 PM—Garnita Metz, Martin McQuinn, Emily & Madelyn Bolen SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Patricia Rowley 9:30 AM—Brian Sladek, Lucille Bocian 11:00 AM—Felix Ramirez, Jr., & Alfonso & Estela Ramirez, Sr., Timothy Haberkorn 6:00 PM—Joseph Massaro, Marty O’Connor MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 6:30 AM—Robert Miazek 8:30 AM—Terrence J. Smith, Sarah Arnold TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 6:30 AM—Charles & Agnes Maier 8:30 AM—Margie Ward (Living) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 6:30 AM—Elaine Bianco 8:30 AM—Mary Pat Casper, Patricia Nebel THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 6:30 AM—Elaine McCray 8:30 AM—Joseph Bruno FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 6:30 AM—Jim DeFay 8:30 AM—Frank Graca SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 8:30 AM—Barry Wawrzyn, Helen Niemiera 5:00 PM—Members of the Nelson/Studin Families, Barry Wawrzyn SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Helena Wiszowaty, Franczyszek Rabianski 9:30 AM—Emily Grimm, Barry Wawrzyn 11:00 AM—Edward Mills, Kelli Fields 6:00 PM—Ann Boyle, Reyna Ortiz

Saturday, March 14, 2020 5:00 PM—George Griffin, Sandy Griffin, Carmen Alonso, Mary Hauwiller, Ed Jasnoch, Pete Yuska, Frank Basile, Lety Vil-larete Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:00 AM—Murph Wall, Bridget O’Brien,

Carol Walsh, Lynn McGary, Holly Tocci, Les Ruisz, Joan Klarich 9:30 AM—Maureen Murphy, George Pracz, Kim Pearson, Ellie Olson, Gary Olson, Michelle Collins, Colleen Walery, Dennis Walery Jane Thomsen—CHOIR Dena Geiger—CHOIR 11:00 AM—Katie Farrar, Jackie Faber, Roberta Laska, Joan Shubat, Merrill Casquejo, Galileo Casquejo, Mary Thompson, Mary Jo Pavilon

LECTORS Saturday, March 14, 2020 5:00 PM—Skip Stringham, Mike Gleason Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:00 AM—Sue Laughran, Ray Perez 9:30 AM—Al Wagner, Betsy Ready 11:00 AM—Rick Duda, Debbie Calandriello 6:00 PM—Gary Krammer, Steve Barstatis

USHERS — MONTH OF MARCH 5:00 PM—George Griffin, Henry Turek, Herb Koch, Len Walejeski 8:00 AM—Tim Kasper, Tom O’Donnell, Mike Lowery, Mike Fornek 9:30 AM—Mike Grein, Tom Niemiera, Michael F. Ryan, Mickael P. Ryan 11:00 AM—John Schultz, Mark Dohm, Rick Paradiso, Jim Stewart 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

March 14/15 5:00PM—Katherine Kanagy, Claire George, Anna Grah 8:00AM—Samantha Padgurskis, Victoria Dal Ponte 9:30AM—Claudia Wrobel, Leo Burns, Michael Yep 11:00AM—Conor Brandt 6:00PM—Diane Tan, John Waliczek, Henry Spence

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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Our Deceased:

Robert Karlo

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Mac-arol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Lillian Rosinski, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Hargarten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Lillian Rosinski, Gabriella Griffin, Robert Karlo, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Patrick Pedota, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD said to Abram: All the families of the earth shall find blessing in you (Genesis 12:1-4a) Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — God has called us to a holy life, not because of our works but according to grace (2 Timothy 1:8b-10). Gospel — Atop a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1-9). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time begins; International Women’s Day Monday: St. Frances of Rome; Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Friday: Abstinence

We Welcome to the Family of God: Vincent Benjamin Chirillo Penelope Rose Robinson

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Kathy & Don McKendry & their daughter Clara Carol Ruzich James & Mary Ellen Zimmer

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